Getting Help
The advice and information on this website are the best we can give based on research at the time of creation. However, as this is an unguided treatment, if uncertain about the best course of action, you should consult your doctor or mental health professional for an individual assessment of needs.
If you want further help with mental health, and your child is not already seeing a mental health professional, talk to your general practitioner (family doctor) to discuss a referral.
IN A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY IN AUSTRALIA CONTACT 000 OR ATTEND YOUR CLOSEST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT.
YOU CAN ALSO CALL LIFELINE FOR IMMEDIATE SUPPORT (24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK) ON: 13 11 14
Mental Health Helplines: The following is a list of phone helplines in Australia to call for urgent mental health assistance, but these are not substitutes for calling 000 in a life-threatening emergency.
Western Australia Child and Adolescent Urgent Mental Health Support Line- 1800 048 636
Western Australia Mental Health Emergency Response Line- Metro: 1300 555 788, Peel: 1800 676 822
Northern Territory Mental Health Line- 1800 682 288
South Australia Mental Health Emergency Line- 13 11 65
Queensland Children and Youth Mental Health Service Acute Response Team- 3068 2555
Queensland Acute Care Team- 1300 642 255
New South Wales Mental Health Line- 1800 011 511
Victoria Psychiatric Triage- 1300 721 927
Australian Capital Territory Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team- 1800 629 354
Tasmania Mental Health Service Helpline- 1800 332 388
Additional Helplines in Australia
Kids Helpline (24/7)- 1800 55 1800 or https://kidshelpline.com.au
Lifeline (24/7)- phone: 13 11 14, or text: 0477 13 11 14, see: https://www.lifeline.org.au
National Alcohol and other Drug Hotline 1800 250 015 - This phone line can provide you with information, counselling, advice, and referrals to a youth alcohol and other drug service in your area – they’re open 24/7.
13YARN – 13 92 76, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support line.
Butterfly Foundation (eating disorder support)- 1800 33 4673 or https://butterfly.org.au
Headspace- 1800 650 890 or https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/
Youth Beyond Blue- 1300 22 4636 or https://www.beyondblue.org.au/who-does-it-affect/young-people
QLife - LGBTQI+ helpline ph: 1800 184 527, webchat available 3pm-midnight every day, see: https://qlife.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service – 24/7 phone and online support 1300 659 467, www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Grief Support for Children and Families in Western Australia
Lionheart Camp for Kids: www.lionheartcampforkids.com.au
Counselling services (online, phone and face-to face) for young people:
Youth Focus (Western Australia) ph: (08) 6266 4333 see: https://youthfocus.com.au
Headspace (Australia wide) - 1800 650 890 or https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/
